There are various proverbs about Frost’s Descent, among which one goes, “Nourishing the human body in Frost’s Descent is even better than nourishing it in the winter.”

According to ancient records, it’s time to constrain the Qi in autumn. So people should eat less peppery food—such as ginger, garlic and peppers—to avoid increasing one’s internal heat. Traditional Chinese medicines believe that people should eat more moistening foods in autumn to prevent dryness, such as pears, bananas and oranges. In addition, people should choose the right way of nourishing according to their particular physical constitutions. In this case, people can achieve the goal of improving their bodies’ strength and preventing diseases.

There are three kinds of diseases which should be paid close attention to during the Frost’s Descent period: gastrointestinal disorders, high blood pressure and vascular sclerosis. For these patients, intense exercise should be avoided. Be in a good mood. Try to avoid cold air and take positive measures to prevent diseases.